Cylinder Head Assembly

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Cylinder Head

Install the cylinder head and 10 new bolts. Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown in 5 stages.
Stage 1: Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
Stage 2: Tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).
Stage 3: Tighten to 45 Nm (33 lb-ft).
Stage 4: Turn 90 degrees.
Stage 5: Turn an additional 90 degrees.







Bolt re-usability

NOTE: The cylinder head bolts are torque-to-yield and must not be reused. New cylinder head bolts must be installed.





Surface Variation -- Head-to-block, Head-to-manifolds And Surface Variation -- Warpage














a No. 3 Journal - Supported by No. 1 and No. 5 journals.





Camshaft Bearing Cap

Install the camshafts and bearing caps in their original location and orientation. Tighten the bearing caps in the sequence shown in 3 stages:
Stage 1: Tighten the camshaft bearing cap bolts one turn at a time until finger-tight.
Stage 2: Tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
Stage 3: Tighten to 16 Nm (142 lb-in).







Intake Manifold Specifications

Camshaft Gear/Sprocket Specifications